09/23/2025
Congratulations to Kristi Strickland, ADN, RN, our June DAISY Award winner.
Kristi, a nurse at MUSC Health University Hospital, showed such extraordinary compassion to one particular patient that a colleague felt compelled to write the following nomination:
"One of Kristi’s patients was facing an emotionally complex and physically fragile situation. She was medically unstable and unable to leave the hospital independently.
During her stay, she received devastating news: her father had been admitted to a hospital across the street in critical condition. It became clear that he would not recover. The patient had not seen him since her own admission and was overwhelmed, unsure of how to navigate such a heartbreaking circumstance.
Kristi stepped in, not just as a nurse, but as someone the patient later described as like family. She gently walked alongside her through the decision of whether to visit her father one last time, ultimately supporting her choice to say goodbye.
..Knowing this moment could never be recreated, Kristi arranged coverage for her other patients, communicated with the primary team and coordinated IV medications, assessments, vitals and labs to ensure the patient could safely make the trip. She stayed well past her shift, committed to honoring her patient’s need for closure and connection.
What followed was a powerful, unforgettable scene: a daughter reunited with her father in his final moments, an experience made possible through Kristi’s advocacy, coordination and empathy."
Kristi, thank you for your heart. We are so lucky to have you here at MUSC Health.
DAISY Foundation
